Brett Hillyer Explained

Brett Hudson Hillyer
State House1:Ohio
District1:51st
Term Start1:January 3, 2023
Predecessor1:Sara Carruthers
State House2:Ohio
District2:98th
Term Start2:January 7, 2019
Term End2:December 31, 2022
Predecessor2:Al Landis
Successor2:Darrell Kick
Birth Date:16 April 1986
Birth Place:Canton, Ohio
Party:Republican
Alma Mater:University of Akron, Ohio Northern University
Spouse:Anna Hillyer
Residence:Uhrichsville, Ohio

Brett Hillyer (born April 16, 1986) is an American politician from Ohio. Hillyer is a Republican Party member of the Ohio House of Representatives, representing the 51st district since 2019. Hillyer's district includes all of Tuscarawas County and half of Holmes County.

Career

Hillyer previously served as the city prosecutor and law director for Uhrichsville, Ohio.[1] He is a graduate of the University of Akron and Ohio Northern University.[2] As a city prosecutor, Hillyer was influential in setting up Land banking in his area.[3]

In 2018, state Representatives Al Landis was unable to run for another term due to term limits, leaving the seat vacant.[4] In a crowded Republican primary, Hillyer won the Republican nomination over four other candidates.[5] In November 2018, Hillyer won the election and became a Republican Party member of the Ohio House of Representatives, representing the 98th district.[6]

Personal life

Hillyer's wife is Anna Hillyer. Hillyer and his family live in Uhrichsville, Ohio.[6]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Uhrichsville Law Director Brett Hillyer seeks GOP nomination for state representative. Baker. Jon. Times Reporter. en. 2019-08-05.
  2. Web site: Brett Hillyer wins 98th District in Ohio House. Molnar. Nancy. The Daily Record. en. 2019-08-05.
  3. Web site: Uhrichsville looking to sell property. Times Reporter. en. 2019-08-05.
  4. Web site: Brett Hillyer, Shane Gunnoe spar over endorsement from Ohio House speaker. Baker. Jon. The Columbus Dispatch. en. 2019-08-05.
  5. Web site: Our Campaigns - OH State House 98 - R Primary Race - May 08, 2018. www.ourcampaigns.com. 2019-08-05.
  6. Web site: Brett Hillyer's Biography . . November 3, 2020.